William E. Davis

Professional Background

William E. Davis has served on Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit since 2009 and became chief judge in July 2025. He previously served as an Alachua County judge from 2006 through 2008. His current assignments include mortgage-foreclosure matters, circuit-civil backup, probate and guardianship. The official court profile lists a 1994 University of Florida law degree and a 1989 degree from the University of Arizona.

Experience

• Chief Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, July 2025–present
• Circuit Judge, Eighth Judicial Circuit, 2009–present
• Alachua County Judge, 2006–2008
• Current assignments include mortgage foreclosure, circuit-civil backup, probate and guardianship

Education

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  University of Florida College of Law — Juris Doctor, 1994

• University of Arizona — degree, 1989 (credential not specified by the court profile)

Office & Authority

Florida circuit-court authority follows Article V of the Florida Constitution and applicable Florida law.

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Biography & Background

Portrait & Credits

Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida official website · Florida government public record

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